Loose 754


the voucher

As I rounded a corner, I saw Nathan in an iron–gray suit, smiling as he chatted with someone. He looked more mature and composed than ever, exuding the quiet confidence of someone at the very top. Today, he wore gold–rimmed glasses, and his eyes shone behind the lenses.

I came in from a side hallway. Nathan was talking and didn’t notice me at all–until his partner nudged him, and only then did he turn and see me.

I walked over with a confident smile, greeting him naturally.

Nathan’s eyes lingered on me for a split second, but he quickly put on a relaxed smile, as if nothing had happened. “Why didn’t you come with Mr. Holcomb?”

“He got here first. I had something to take care of, so I’m running a bit late,” I answered without missing a beat.

“Alright, let me take you inside,” Nathan offered, though it was clear he had more on his mind, but kept it to himself.

“That’s alright. There are still guests who haven’t arrived yet–I’ll just head in myself,” I said.

“Alright, I’ve got your seat all set up. My assistant will take you there,” Nathan said, and didn’t insist.

Nathan’s assistant hurrying over to lead

chatting with someone at the next table, but he glanced over at

came over and took a seat at my

his partner got up on stage to give their speeches. Nathan took the lead on the tech side, while his

to soak up every detail and get a better


get sharper, more tuned in. Back then, I was so hung up on love, I thought losing someone’s affection would be

bit, you realize there’s a whole world out there beyond romance–stuff you can pour your energy into, some of it making money, some of it healing your

few drinks at dinner,

guys at the table had seen plenty of beautiful women before, but they talked to me with genuine respect. It was a revelation–turns out, when you’ve got real skills or stand high enough, men won’t try to market your looks or toss

to

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Chapter 754

the table, the booze

over an assistant to

dinner, I hung around for a bit before deciding

his face flushed, walked over and

my tone

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